Installing VEXcode IQ on Android – VEX Library

VEXcode IQ requires Android 7.0 or later to be installed on an Android Tablet. Below, you will find the link to download VEXcode IQ in the Google Play Store and the permissions that must be given for VEXcode IQ to work as intended with your robot.

Different prompts will appear for Android 11.0 and below as compared to Android 12.0. Follow the steps that match your device after downloading and allowing storage access.

Download VEXcode IQ and Allow Storage Access

Google Play Store app icon.

Use this link to open VEXcode IQ in the Google Play Store and download the app.

VEXcode IQ app icon.

Locate the VEXcode IQ application on your Android Tablet.

Start the application.

VEXcode IQ Storage Access prompt after launching the application that reads 'VEXcode IQ will request Storage permissions in order to save and load project files. VEXcode IQ requires Storage permission to function.' The Continue button below is highlighted.

When VEXcode IQ is first opened, a prompt will appear asking you to allow Storage permission. This permission will appear for all Android devices.

This allows for projects to be saved and loaded on the device. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Storage Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode IQ to access photos and media on your device?' The Allow button below is highlighted.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'Allow.'

Android 11.0 and below

VEXcode IQ Location Access prompt after launching the application that reads 'VEXcode IQ will request Location permissions in order to scan and connect to your IQ Robots. VEXcode IQ requires Location permission to function.' The Continue button below is highlighted.

A prompt will appear asking you to allow Location permission.

This allows for the device to scan and connect to IQ robots. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Location Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode IQ to access this device's location?' The While Using the App button below is highlighted.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'WHILE USING THE APP.'

VEXcode IQ application opened on an Android device.

Then you can begin working in VEXcode IQ.

Name and save your project.
Configure your motors, sensors, drivetrain (with or without the Gyro Sensor), and controller.
Get to know more about the shapes of blocks, program flow, and how to access Help.

Android 12.0 and above

VEXcode IQ Precise Location Access prompt after launching the application that reads 'VEXcode IQ will request Location permissions in order to scan and connect to your IQ Robots. VEXcode IQ requires Precise Location permission to function.' The Continue button below is highlighted.

A prompt will appear asking you to allow Precise Location Access.

This allows for the device to scan and connect to nearby IQ robots. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Location Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode IQ to access this device's location?' The Precise option is highlighted.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'Precise.'

Location Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode IQ to access this device's location?' The While Using the App option below is highlighted.

Then, select 'While using the app.'

VEXcode IQ Nearby Devices Access prompt after launching the application that reads 'VEXcode IQ will request Nearby Devices permission to be able to scan and connect to your IQ robots. VEXcode IQ requires Bluetooth permission to function.' The Continue button below is highlighted.

A prompt will then appear asking you to allow permission to access nearby devices.

This allows for the device to scan and connect to IQ robots. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Nearby Devices Access prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode IQ to find, connect to, and determine the relative position of nearby devices?' The Allow option below is highlighted.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'Allow.'

VEXcode IQ application opened on an Android device.

Then you can begin working in VEXcode IQ.

Name and save your project.
Configure your motors, sensors, drivetrain (with or without the Gyro Sensor), and controller.
Get to know more about the shapes of blocks, program flow, and how to access Help.